Chiké Okonkwo
Chiké Okonkwo
Chiké Okonkwo ( ; born 18 March 1982) is a British actor. He is known for portraying PC Clark in New Tricks, DC Callum Gada in Paradox), Lee Truitt in Being Mary Jane, and Ty Coleman in La Brea).
Early life
Born and brought up in Kingston upon Thames, Okonkwo is of Nigerian descent. He attended Tolworth Infants/Juniors School and Southborough High School in Hook, and later turned down a number of places at the UK's leading drama schools in order to pursue a university education, gaining a First Class degree in Business Computing from the University of Surrey, graduating in 2003. After completing his studies Okonkwo pursued an acting career full-time.
Career
Okonkwo was one of ten actors selected from 12,000 applicants for the BBC Talent Scheme in 2001, leading to his first professional acting role in Holby City. He trained at the National Youth Theatre, and was a member of the National Youth Music Theatre between 1999 and 2002. Okonkwo is the patron of the Kingston-based International Youth Arts Festival.
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